The Philadelphia Phillies game against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night was postponed because of Code Red air quality alert in affect for southeastern Pennsylvania.
The game will be made up at 6:05 p.m. Thursday. Tickets to Wednesday’s game will be valid on Thursday. Both teams originally had off days on Thursday.
The National Weather Service issued a Code Red air quality alert late Wednesday morning for southeastern Pennsylvania, which includes Philadelphia. The the region’s air quality continues to be impacted by wildfires in Canada.
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A Code Red means the air is unhealthy to breathe. Some members of the general public may experience health effects, while sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
According to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, poor air quality can cause headaches, eye and sinus irritation, fatigue, difficulty breathing, chest pains, asthma attack, irritated throat and increased coughing.
During a Code Red, sensitive groups should avoid long or intense outdoor activities and consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors. Everyone else is advised to reduce long or intense activities and take more breaks during outdoor activities.
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Sensitive groups, include children, elderly adults and people with asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases.
The Phillies game Tuesday night was played in an eerie haze that has consumed the East Coast.
In addition to the Phillies, the Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees game was postponed.
The National Women’s Soccer League postponed Orlando’s match at Gotham in Harrison, New Jersey, from Wednesday night to Aug. 9.
“The match could not be safely conducted based on the projected air quality index,” the NWSL said.
